Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 12 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/12/2026, 01:40 AM ET

The Calgary Flames travel to face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET with television coverage on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free NHL picks for more daily betting insights and expert predictions.

Flames Continue Difficult Road Stretch

The Calgary Flames come into this matchup with a 25-32-7 overall record and a challenging 9-20-3 road record this season. Calgary has struggled recently, having recently lost to the New York Rangers 4-0, Washington 7-3, Ottawa 4-1, and Dallas 6-1 while managing a recent win over Carolina 5-4.

The Flames average 2.48 goals per game while allowing 3.06 goals against per contest. Calgary generates around 28.7 shots per game and allows 29.5 shots against. Their power play has struggled this season at just 16.1% while the penalty kill has been a brighter spot at 81.6%.

A major concern for Calgary has been offensive consistency. Averaging under 2.5 goals per game and struggling on the power play has made it difficult for the Flames to keep pace in games, particularly when they fall behind early.

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Devils Building Momentum at Home

The New Jersey Devils enter this matchup with a 32-30-2 record and a 16-14-2 record on home ice. The Devils have been playing strong hockey lately, recently winning over the New York Rangers 6-3, Toronto 4-3 in a shootout, Florida 5-1, and St. Louis 3-1 while also recently losing to Detroit 3-0.

New Jersey averages 2.53 goals per game while allowing 3.00 goals against per contest. The Devils generate 29.8 shots per game and allow 27.7 shots against. Their special teams have been solid with a 20.9% power play and an 80.2% penalty kill.

One of the strengths for New Jersey has been their ability to control puck possession and generate shots. Averaging nearly 30 shots per game gives them frequent offensive opportunities, which has helped them build momentum during their recent stretch of wins.

Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Pick

Devils Moneyline

New Jersey appears to have the advantage in this matchup. Calgary has struggled heavily on the road and has had difficulty generating consistent offense. Meanwhile, the Devils have been playing better hockey recently and have the benefit of home ice, which should help them control the pace of this game.

Calgary Flames vs New Jersey Devils Total Pick

Take the Under if the total is set at 6

I expect this game to be more controlled and defensive. Calgary’s offense has struggled to produce consistently, and New Jersey tends to play a more balanced style that limits scoring chances. With both teams averaging under three goals per game offensively, I lean toward a lower-scoring matchup.

Final Score Prediction: New Jersey Devils 3, Calgary Flames 2

This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Wednesday.